Physical Therapist:

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency; Sonora (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Company vehicle when eligible

PTO, holidays, and sick days

401(k)

Job summary

Compassionate Care Home Health Agency in California is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver patient‑centered in‑home therapy across Tuolumne County and nearby areas. You will assess, plan, and implement rehabilitation programs, educate families, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The position offers an hourly rate of $56.00–$65.00, in‑person work, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in California.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist; home health experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and state practice act.
• Assess functional status, mobility, gait, and rehabilitation potential.
• Direct and implement therapy treatments and educate patients/families on home programs.
• Discharge planning and coordination with physicians and other care teams.
• Supervise PT aides as required by policy and state regulations.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist in California

Master's or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Are you looking for a career where the work you do truly matters — where you can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day?

Search no further. Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the best care to our patients — that’s why we invest in your well‑being, growth, and success: Your happiness is our happiness — we offer the following benefits for full-time positions:

• Dynamic, team-oriented work environment
• Strong, supportive company culture
• Growth and development opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Mileage reimbursement at current federal rate
• Company vehicle when eligible
• PTO, paid holidays, and sick days
• 401(k)
• And more!

Compassionate Care currently has six office locations (Fresno, Visalia, Modesto, Merced, San Luis Obispo, and Bakersfield) and serves ten counties in California (Stanislaus, San Joaquin, Merced, Mariposa, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, and San Luis Obispo). - and we continue to grow, creating even more opportunities for our team to grow with us.

We are grounded in a culture of respect, compassion, and clinical excellence, recognizing that our employees are the heart of everything we do. Our team stays because they feel supported, valued, and fulfilled by the meaningful impact they make in our patients’ lives every day.

We are seeking career-driven professionals who want stability, growth, and advancement based on merit and performance. Our diverse team reflects the communities we serve and shares a strong commitment to delivering exceptional care with heart.

Join a team where your work is valued, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every day.

We are currently seeking to fill the Physical Therapist (PT) position in Tuolumne County and surrounding areas.

Compensation

• Hourly and Paid Per Visit (PPV) hybrid model (negotiable based on experience, skill level, availability, etc.)
• Opportunity to accumulate overtime

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician’s written plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. Responsibilities may include:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including home environment
• Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and potential for rehabilitation
• Directing and implementing physical therapy treatments
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician
• Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing other personnel or family/caregivers as needed
• Training patients in the use of prosthetic devices
• Identifying patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and making referrals as appropriate
• Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment
• Participating in patient discharge planning
• Providing physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated
• Providing in-service education programs for nursing personnel as needed
• Participating in peer consultation
• Supervising physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations
• Instructing, supervising, and evaluating home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is the only skilled service

The above statements are intended to represent the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform other related tasks as needed.

Position Qualifications

• Degree from a master’s or doctoral program in physical therapy from an accredited organization
• Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist in California
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist; community/home health experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Current CPR certification
• Licensed driver with a reliable, insured vehicle in accordance with organizational requirements

Compassionate Care was established in 2003 in Fresno County and has grown into one of California’s most trusted providers of Home Health, Hospice, and In-Home Care services. We are honored to bring compassionate, high-quality care that offers comfort, dignity, and support to the patients and families we serve. Our team of experienced professionals provides medical, comfort, rehabilitative, and personal care with clinical excellence and genuine compassion. Guided by strong training and a deep heart for service, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in every home we enter. Join our team and help us make a difference every day—in every patient, every home, and every heart. CompassionateCare.com

Pay: $56.00 - $65.00 per hour

Work Location: In person